Maryland ELA Curriculum
Video lessons for every Maryland College Career Ready Standards topic, Kindergarten through 12th grade. Choose your grade below to get started.
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About Maryland ELA Curriculum
Maryland schools follow the Maryland College Career Ready Standards for English Language Arts. Students take the MCAP ELA assessment in grades 3 through 8 and in high school. StudyPug covers every standard with video lessons and practice problems from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
- Every Maryland College Career Ready Standards ELA topic from Kindergarten to 12th grade
- Certified-teacher video lessons with step-by-step explanations for reading and writing
- Practice problems for every ELA topic at every grade level
- MCAP ELA prep for 3rd through 8th grade and high school assessments, based on real exams
- Works on computers, tablets, and phones — learn anytime, anywhere
Maryland ELA FAQ
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does the Maryland ELA curriculum cover?
StudyPug covers Maryland ELA from Kindergarten through 12th grade, including reading, writing, language, and speaking and listening skills aligned to Maryland College Career Ready Standards for every grade level.
Does StudyPug match what my child is learning in Maryland schools?
Yes. All content is aligned to the Maryland College Career Ready Standards for ELA — the same standards Maryland public schools follow — so students find exactly what is taught in their grade and classroom.
Will this help my child prepare for the MCAP ELA assessment?
Yes. StudyPug's practice problems and practice tests target the reading and writing skills assessed on the MCAP, based on real exams, for grades 3 through 8 and the high school MCAP ELA assessment.
How is StudyPug different from free ELA options?
StudyPug is organized by Maryland's College Career Ready Standards. Families can find exactly what their child is learning by grade and topic, backed by certified-teacher video lessons and structured practice problems.
Can I try StudyPug before paying?
Yes. You can explore topics and watch sample lessons for free. When you are ready for full access to all video lessons and practice problems, subscribe — backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee, no free trial.
What ELA topics does StudyPug cover for Maryland students?
Coverage includes reading literature, reading informational text, writing skills, language conventions, vocabulary, and speaking and listening — all mapped to Maryland College Career Ready Standards from Kindergarten through 12th grade.